Hitachi C10FL instruction manual Fig. K, Blade Tilting Indicator Fig. L

6.The, re-loosen the bevel lock handle and reset the blade at the maximum bevel position (45°), then tighten the bevel lock handle.

7.Check again to see if the blade is 45° to the table. If not, repeat step 5.

Fig. K

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BLADE TILTING INDICATOR (Fig. L)

1.When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.

2.Remove the magnifier, position the pointer over 0° and replace the magnifier.

NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts. Measure for accuracy.

Fig. L

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5° 10°

BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (Fig. M) To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.

This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.

This adjustment must be correct or kickback could result in a serious injury and accurate cuts cannot be made.

1.Remove the yellow switch key and unplug the saw.

2.Raise the blade guard away from the blade.

3.Raise the blade to the maximum height and set the belel angle at 0°.

4.Select and mark with a felt tip marker, one blade tooth with a “right set” angle and position this tooth at the front of the saw approximately 1/2” above the table.

5.Place the combination square base (1) into the right side miter gauge groove (2) flush against the inside of the miter gauge groove. (Fig. M)

6.Adjust the ruler so it touches the front marked tooth and lock ruler so it holds its position in the square assembly.

7.Rotate the blade to the rear of the saw bringing the marked tooth approximately 1/2”above the blade.

8.Carefully slide the combination square to the rear until the ruler touches the marked tooth.

9.If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and rear position, no adjustment is needed at this time. If not, perform adjustment procedure described in next section.

Fig. M

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